It is time to reclaim the season of Lent! This is the year we decide to observe Lent and not let it pass us by in a blur! Lenten Scripture Study will explore the weekly Lenten readings on 7 Wednesday evenings from 2/18-4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. in the conference room at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. (Please use the Elm Street entrance.) Let us gather to live the Word of God together. All are welcome to come for any or all the evenings. You may read, share or just listen as we enrich our relationship with Christ. You may bring a bible; if not I will have one for your use. Questions? Contact Mary Lou LaBarge at marry_lou@yahoo.com or 413-531-4644

The Catechism of the Catholic Church #133 states: The Church…exhorts all the Christian faithful…to learn ‘the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ’, by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. Come and share with an informal group as we explore the weekly Lenten Gospels.

Lenten Scripture StudyWhat do you plan on doing on Ash Wednesday? Receive Ashes? Praise the Lord? How about also attending Lenten Scripture Study on Ash Wednesday? If you choose Mass at 5:30, then come directly after Mass. We will explore the readings for the Lenten Sundays as we meet 7 Wednesday evenings 2/18 – 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. Please use the Elm Street entrance. You may take part in the discussion or just listen. Please join us for any or all of the Wednesdays. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com

Do you value Friendship?Friendship was the original model for spreading the faith. There is nothing like the word of mouth endorsement from a trusted friend; this is universal in all cultures. Let’s grow as a community in friendship as we share the Gospel stories. Lenten Scripture Study just started a new session and you are invited! We will explore the readings for the Lenten Sundays as we meet Wednesday evenings 2/25 – 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. Please use the Elm Street entrance. You may take part in the discussion or just listen. Please join us for any or all of the Wednesdays. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com

Do you have Courage?Courage is an acquired ability to cross the valley of fear. Nothing worthwhile is achieved without courage. It is a virtue that needs to be exercised to become stronger. Will you show courage by attending any or all our sessions of Lenten Scripture Study? We will meet Wednesday evenings 3/4 – 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. Please use the Elm Street entrance. You may take part in the discussion or just listen. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com

Do you like to hear a Good Story?Stories change people’s lives. Story tellers have the most powerful and influential positions in any society or civilization. Stories have a remarkable ability to cut through the clutter and confusion and bring clarity to our hearts and minds. Come join us as we listen to the Stories of God. Lenten Scripture Study will meet Wednesday evenings 3/11 – 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. Please use the Elm Street entrance. You may take part in the discussion or just listen. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com

Do you relish old Family History?Family stories of times past remind us of our values, aims and goals. Stories introduce us to who we are and who we are capable of being. Gospel stories soften our hearts to a new Truth. A Gospel story can heal, encourage, comfort, inspire, transform, elevate, build and reshape. Attend Lenten Scripture Study as we explore the history and readings for the Lenten Sundays. We will meet 3 more Wednesday evenings 3/18 – 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. You may read, share or just listen as we enrich our relationship with Christ. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com

Inspiration! Who inspires you?Who inspires you? Do you have spiritual friends? Do your friends or family members encourage you to be the best you can be? Do they energize you and challenge you to improve yourself? Come join our scripture study friends as we read and discuss how the Lenten Gospels call us to holiness and to become the people God created us to be. Lenten Scripture Study will meet 2 more Wednesday evenings 3/25 – 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. It’s not too late to try us! You may take part in the discussion or just listen. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com

Are you yearning for Happiness?The path to Truth, virtue and happiness is to hear and live the Gospel message. Jesus Christ and the Church ARE relevant today. Join us at Lenten Scripture Study as we search for True happiness in the Lord. Just show up this Wednesday evening 4/1 from 6:30-8 P.M. at the parish office on 3 Elm Street. Have a blessed Holy Week. Questions? Mary Lou LaBarge at 413-531-4644, marry_lou@yahoo.com